Category Archives: Medical Board of California

Physician Michael Zadeh of Encino pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine following his arrest in February. One of Zadeh’s employees, Siranush Mkrtchyan, also pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count … Continue reading →

Northern California woman used the designation of “D. PSc.” in her advertisements A Northern California chiropractor was arrested January 16, 2017, and charged with practicing medicine without a license. Diem Thi Nguyen, of El Dorado Hills, is licensed by the … Continue reading →

The owner/managers of Zena Day Spa and three of their employees are facing felony charges in Los Angeles County Superior Court as the result of an investigation conducted by “Operation Safe Medicine,” a task force within the Department of Consumer … Continue reading →

San Rafael man pleads guilty to illegally distributing oxycodone for cash. Former physician Michael Roger Chiarottino, of San Rafael, was sentenced by a federal judge to three years in prison for prescribing painkillers in exchange for cash. The July 19, … Continue reading →

Sacramento area man charged with practicing medicine without a license and grand theft. James Joseph Martin, of West Sacramento, has been ordered not to practice chiropractic after his arrest for eight felony counts of grand theft and one felony count of practicing … Continue reading →

Southern California doctor allegedly failed to address surgical complications which led to patient’s death. Physician Edwin Hyun-Kyu Choi, of Arcadia, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient. Investigators are asking any other victims or … Continue reading →

The goal of protecting consumers is paramount to the staff of the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation (DOI). DOI works closely with District Attorneys’ Offices and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that goal is met. Below are … Continue reading →

The owner of a day spa has been charged with a felony after a customer was burned during treatment. Kim Anna Arvdalen, owner of The Chocolate Day Spa, has been charged with one felony count of conspiring and aiding and … Continue reading →

Richmond man arrested for practicing medicine without a license after claiming to be an oncologist. A Northern California man will appear in Ventura County Court on October 26, 2015, to face felony charges of the unlawful practice of medicine and … Continue reading →